Around the Region: Atlantic Beach lifeguard station hosts open house

The City Commission decided to postpone this week’s workshop on the human-rights ordinance because the sponsor, Commissioner Maria Mark, was unable to attend due to a family emergency. The new date has not been determined.

BEACHES

Library hosts open house

The Beaches Branch Library at 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach, invites the community to an open house 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Children’s, teen and adult librarians and an e-library specialist will be available to showcase what’s new from free computer classes to free downloadable e-books.

ATLANTIC BEACH

Lifeguard open house

The Atlantic Beach lifeguard station is having an open house 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the end of Ahern Street. The public can take tours and meet lifeguards demonstrating lifesaving techniques and displaying equipment.

MIDDLEBURG

Blanding widening project open for discussion

The proposed six-laning of Blanding Boulevard from County Road 218 in Middleburg to Allie Murray Road will be discussed at a Florida Department of Transportation public workshop 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Middleburg Civic Center, 2102 Palmetto St.

Staff will be on hand to present recommendations and answer questions.

The Military Museum of North Florida and the Poisoned Patriots Fund of America together are hosting the Armed Forces Day Car and Motorcycle Show 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 1 Bunker Ave. and Florida 16 (in the Reynolds Industrial Park). Aircraft also will be on display, and 20 to 30 military re-enactors will set up a WWII camp.

CLAY

Henderson Haven partnering with The Broach School

Nonprofits Henderson Haven and The Broach School are partnering to open a private school for children with special needs in Clay County. An informational meeting for parents will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Henderson Haven office, 772 Foxridge Center Drive, Orange Park. For more, (904) 264-2522, ext. 811.

NASSAU

Meet the Candidates forum

With the Nassau County primary coming up Aug. 26 and the general election Nov. 4, a Meet the Candidates forum will be 4 p.m. Thursday in the Egret Room at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation racquet club, 6800 First Coast Highway. This year’s races include County Judge Group 1, County Commission District 2 and 4, School Board District 1, 3 and 5 and other offices.

FERNANDINA BEACH

Historic district issues on tap

The city’s Historic District Council meets at 5 p.m. Thursday in City Hall at 204 Ash St. Some of the agenda items include addition of a public parking lot at North Second and Broome streets and rebuilding a chimney at St. Michael Catholic Church.

FERNANDINA BEACH

Pension plan boards meet

The city’s Police and Fire Pension Plan board of trustees meets 1 p.m. Thursday in City Hall at 204 Ash St. On the agenda is an ordinance amending salary definitions. Then the board of trustees of the General Employee’s Pension Plan meets at 3:15 p.m. the same day in City Hall. On the agenda is the election of officers.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Putt your stuff at World Golf Hall

Participants can put their putting skills to the test during the 11th annual World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Championship benefitting The First Tee of St. Johns County. Set on the Hall of Fame’s course, qualifying rounds are 3-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with the finals match play beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday. To register for the adult ($30), junior ($15) or adult/child divisions ($40), go to